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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

542 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 28

Bellarwi Roads Deputation to Council Action Promised

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council on Friday last Messrs A J. Rattey and Riall, of Bellarwi were a deputation to Council, to…

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Shop License in Grenfell Street. Council Defers Consideration

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 2

Mrs. M. A Abbott, Grenfell Street, West Wyalong, applied to Bland Shire Council, through the Health Inspector (Mr. H. B. Player) for permission to…

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Country Party Lachlan Electorate Council Meeting at Condobolin

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 2

A meeting of delegates to the Lachian Electorate Council of the Country Party was held at Condobolin on Saturday afternoon last. The chair was…

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Town Band Public Meeting to Be Called Council Accepts Trusteeship

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 2

As the result of an interview with Mr. Geo. Murray, of West Wyalong. Bland Shire Council has agreed [?]o become the Trustee of the Town…

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Municipal Reports Town Clerk's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 20 January 1944 · page 4

Finance: The net balances of the various Bank accounts of the Council, after allowing for the accounts submitted for payment at tonight's…

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Boree Shire Council January Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 4

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council, held at Cudal on Monday last, wore the President, Cr. D. McCarron, Crs. H. J…

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Amalgamation of Shire and Municipality

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 1

Subject to certain special conditions, the Narromine Municipal Council decided to notify the Department of Local Government that it was…

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Diamond Wedding Ex-Mayor and Mrs. J. J. Patterson Forbes Celebration

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 21 January 1944 · page 2

Although the event was quietly celebrated at their home owing to so many of their children being absent in other parts, the diamond…

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Lachlan Shire Council Ordinary Monthly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 1

The above was held in the Shire Chambers on Friday, 14th inst. Present: Crs. M. J. B. Mooney (President), H. P. Elwin, J. C…

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Shire Council Letters Received at Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Bland Shire Council the President (Cr. R. Penfold) presided, and there were also present Crs. F. R. Hayes (Deputy…

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Health Inspector's Report to Bland Shire Council

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 4

The following matters were contained in the report of the Health Inspector (Mr. H. B. Player) to the last monthly meeting of Bland Shire…

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Narraburra Shire Engineer Part Time Services To Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 1

In the absence of Bland Shire Council's Enireer (Mr. J. J. Duff) who has been on sick leave for some months, Bland Shire Council has arranged with…

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General Business at Council Meeting Roads Damaged by Wheat Carting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 24 January 1944 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. F. R. Hnyes drew the attention of Council to a piece of road on the left of the Wyrra School…

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Shire Car Destroyed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 1

The Jemalong Shire engineer's car, a Chrysler, was badly gutted by fire when Mr. Booth, Mr. Copeland (clerk), and Cr. E. J. C. Speck were returning…

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Shire Engineer Resigns Mr. Booth's State Record With Jemalong Council Since Creation of Shires

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Booth, engineer to the Jemalong Shire Council since 1907, the year in which Sure Councils were created, has tendered his…

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Merger or County Council

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 4

Discussion on whether Lithgow Municipal Council and Oberon and Blaxland Shire Councils will amalamate, or form a county council, was…

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Jemalong Shire January Meeting of Councillors Striking of Rate Confirmed

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1944 · page 4

Friday's meeting of Jemalong Shire Council was attended by Crs. Rout (President), G. H. Griflith, R. H. Beddie, J. Rodgers, E. J. C…

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Lachlan Shire Council Supply of Tractor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

TENDERS are invited for fine supply of one Petrol or Kerosene Driven TRACTOR (new or used), rubber tyred, suitable for hauling 8ft. road…

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Lachlan Shire Council (Continued from last Issue) CORRESPONDENCE

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 4

Gus MacRae, Albert, asking Council to have destroyed the star thistle on road leading to the trucking yards. He could get them cut for [?]…

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Country Party Meeting of Lachlan Electorate Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

The above was held in Condobolin on Saturday afternoon of the 15th inst., at which there was a fair attendance and the President, Mr. R…

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